C.4.a - 1909 Kenwood Ave - public comment — original pdf
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C.4.b - 1909 Kenwood Ave - public comment - presentation FP — original pdf
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C.5.2 - 407 E Monroe St - applicant presentation — original pdf
407 E. Monroe HR-2022-070860/2022-065132 PR Cost Prohibitive Rehabilitation Current State of Property ● Garage Apartment Built in 1937 and Located in Historic Fairview Park Austin, TX ● Exhibit 1 Has been used as a rental unit with the bare minimum updates as can been seen in exhibit photos ● Exhibit 2 Garage Apartment has been tested for Asbestos and contains 40% Chrys ● Exhibit 3 Garage Apartment has been inspected for Termites and shown to be present ● Exhibit 4 Rehabilitating the Garage Apartment found to be cost prohibitive given the current state estimating to cost $533,677 for a remodel. The lot was originally purchased for $1,200,000 Hardship to Owner to make the property up to date to be able to market it as a remodel, ○ ○ ● Exhibit 5 - As stated by the structural engineer the Garage Apartment is rotting from the inside out and was not built to code ○ ○ ○ ○ Framing and Roofing is considered to be deficient and needs to all be replaced Termite damage confirmed within the walls Rotting Soffit and cracked veneer Back wall has sand bags and soil build up most likely causing rotting in the wall framing ● Exhibit 6 - Neighboring house encroaches onto the property in 2 areas. ● Exhibit 7 -Architects Statement regarding the proposed design Exhibit 1 Exhibit 2 Exhibit 3 Exhibit 4 Exhibit 5 Exhibit 6 Exhibit 7
C.5.b - 407 E Monroe St - public comment — original pdf
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Donna Morrow Friday, July 1, 2022 3:22 PM HPD Preservation 407 E. Monroe Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email ‐ Exercise Caution *** Case # HR 22‐070860 The building itself at 407 E. Monroe appears to me to be beyond historic status. HOWEVER, it contains at least 6 affordable living spaces which are in very short supply in this area. The occupants are probably workers at local businesses. I hate to see more of this valuable labor force be displaced in favor of a McMansion housing 2 wealthy people, or condos that are incompatible with the historic district & UNaffordable by these workers. Therefore, I will OBJECT to this demolition & new unaffordable construction. Donna Morrow Sent from my iPad CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
C.5.c - 407 E Monroe St - public comment — original pdf
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Davis, Matthew F. Saturday, July 2, 2022 10:16 PM HPD Preservation Case Number HR 22-070860 Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hello, I reside at 504 East Annie Street. I received a notification about the building permit being requested for 407 East Monroe Street. I have tried to register to participate in the historic landmark commission meeting on July 6, 2022 but have not been able to find a working link to do so. Mr. Oam Parkash recently built a house behind mine on Newning Street. I would like to participate in the meeting because I want to understand his plans for 407 East Monroe Street. If the home is to be renovated with the exterior left unchanged, I am supportive. However, if the home on the site is to be demolished, I am against replacing it with a stark modern house that is out of keeping with the neighborhood. Please let me know how I can register to participate in the meeting. Matt Davis 504 East Annie Street *****Any tax advice included in this communication may not contain a full description of all relevant facts or a complete analysis of all relevant tax issues or authorities. This communication is solely for the intended recipient's benefit and may not be relied upon by any other person or entity. ***** This message (including any attachments)contains confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose, and is protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this message and any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this message, or the taking of any action based on it, by you is strictly prohibited. Deloitte refers to a Deloitte member firm, one of its related entities, or Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited ("DTTL"). Each Deloitte member firm is a separate legal entity and a member of DTTL. DTTL does not provide services to clients. Please see www.deloitte.com/about to learn more. v.T.1 CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
C.5.d - 407 E Monroe St - public comment — original pdf
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Melanie Martinez Monday, July 4, 2022 9:55 PM HPD Preservation C.5. HR-2022-070860 – 407 E. Monroe St. Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Dear Commissioners, I live around the corner from this property and am sad to see a piece of this larger property demolished. While I am disappointed that a creative alternative couldn't be found, I do understand that its condition and size make it a difficult property to remodel for today's market. However, the new design is inappropriate in scale and materials for that location, being so close to several Victorian‐era homes and one of our main thoroughfares in the heart of our district. Could the owner please follow the recommendation of the Commission to give our neighborhood a more sympathetic design that does not detract from our historic streetscape? Thank you, Melanie Martinez 1214 Newning CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
D.1.a - 908 E 13th St - public comment — original pdf
Allen, Amber From: Sent: To: Subject: Polina Koronkevich Friday, July 1, 2022 12:26 PM HPD Preservation Attn: Amber Allen; Case # PR 22-066309, GF 22-078748 - 908 E 13th St Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Follow up Flagged *** External Email - Exercise Caution *** Hello, If I need to send these comments via the physical form, please let me know. I am opposed to the demolition permit for this home. This home was recently restored (at least from what is visible on the exterior), so I do not understand the rationale for wanting to demolish it so soon after restoration. My neighborhood has seen so many homes demolished in the 12 years I have been living here and many more before then. Unfortunately, I do not know the historical significance of this home, so maybe that is the only basis that this board uses to determine if a permit should be given, but I am opposed to the consistent destruction of this neighborhood. Austin is suffering from an acute housing shortage, especially of smaller, more affordable homes, as they are torn down and McMansions are built on the lots. The most affordable home is the one that is already built. If the property owner is hellbent on building another monstrosity on this plot of land, for the love of god please let them consider having the house moved to a different location instead of being thrown in the dump. The American impulse to throw away perfectly good things is destroying our history and the earth. We go to Europe on vacations and revel in the old historic buildings but throw our own away at the first opportunity. Polina Koronkevich CAUTION: This email was received at the City of Austin, from an EXTERNAL source. Please use caution when clicking links or opening attachments. If you believe this to be a malicious and/or phishing email, please forward this email to cybersecurity@austintexas.gov. 1
D.2.2 - 1400 Garden St - Elevations — original pdf
1400 GARDEN STREET STREET ELEVATIONS B EXISTING STREET ELEVATION PROPOSED STREET ELEVATION MAINTENANCE / ENERGY EFFICIENCY UPDATES TO FRONT ELEVATION: - NEW ENERGY EFFICIENT WINDOWS - SIMILAR IN PROPORTION, SIZE AND LOCATION TO EXISTING. - REPLACE ROTTING SIDING WITH NEW WOOD SIDING TO MATCH EXISTING; PAINT TO MATCH EXISTING WHITE - REPLACE AGING COLUMNS AT FRONT PORCH. - REMODEL PORCH ROOF TO ALIGN BETTER WITH HOUSE ROOF TO ELIMINATE LEAKS AND WOOD ROT. - EXTEND STAIR AT PORCH. - REPLACE AGING SHINGLE ROOF WITH MORE PERIOD CORRECT GALVANIZED METAL ROOF. - ADD PLANTERS AT FRONT PORCH. 1400 GARDEN FRONT ELEVATIONS
Item 5 - AIPP Draft Prospectus for Phase 2 — original pdf
Art in Public Places Cultural Arts Division Economic Development Department Prospectus MACC Phase 2 Improvement Project S Artwork Budgets: Sculpture Garden - $200,000 Lake Level Exterior Wall - $90,000 Project Summary The City of Austin Art in Public Places (AIPP) program of the Cultural Arts Division, Economic Development Department (EDD) seeks to commission professional visual artists, or artist teams, to design and fabricate two artworks for the MACC Phase 2 Renovations and Expansion Project located at 600 River Street on Lady Bird Lake, adjacent to the Rainey Street Historic District, District 9. The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB-MACC) has entered Phase 2 of the 2018 Facility Expansion Plan (2018 Plan) approved by Austin City Council. Phase 2 includes expansion and renovation of the facility in addition to site improvements to meet the growing needs of the community. The completed project will support programs which foster meaningful understanding and appreciation of Mexican American, Native American, Chicano, and other Latinx Cultures. The project is sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) and managed by Public Works Department (PWD). More information is at https://www.austintexas.gov/MaccPhase2. Utilizing the 2018 Plan as a guide, Schematic Design of the facility is complete seventeen listening sessions with the community spanning from 2017-2021. and support by the Design Commission, Downtown Commission, Hispanic/Latino Quality of Life Advisory Commission, the Waller Creek Local Government Corporation and the ESB-MACC Advisory Board . The project team is in the Design Development phase as of spring of 2022. Project Background The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center is dedicated to the preservation, creation, presentation, and promotion of the cultural arts of Mexican American and Latino cultures. The center is a tremendous resource for the community and visitors to learn and participate in classes and programs that will MACC Phase 2 Renovations and Expansion Prospectus draft July 2022 foster a meaningful understanding and appreciation of not only Mexican American, but also Native American, Hispanic, and other Latino cultures. The programs and education curriculum include the areas of visual art, theatre, dance, literature, music, multi-media, and the culinary arts. Construction of Phase 1 of the ESB-MACC was completed in 2007 and Phase 1A was completed in 2010 and both were based on the Master Plan developed in 2000 (2000 Plan). In 2017, update to the 2000 Master Plan which took into consideration evolving community needs and changes in the urban context. …
2021-2022 HLC Annual Report — original pdf
Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2021 to 6/30/2022 Historic Landmark Commission ____________________________________ The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: Pursuant to Section 2-1-147(B) of the Code of the City of Austin, the Historic Landmark Commission: 1. Shall prepare and periodically revise an inventory of the structures and areas that may be eligible for designation as historic landmarks. 2. Shall prepare, review, and propose amendments to the Historic Landmark Preservation Plan. 3. Shall review requests to establish or remove a historic designation and make recommendations on the requests to the Land Use Commission, as determined in accordance with Section 25-1-46 of the Code of the City of Austin. 4. Shall provide information and counseling to owners of structures that are designated as historic structures. 5. May initiate zoning or rezoning of property to establish or remove a historic 6. May recommend amendments to the Code of the City of Austin relating to designation. historic preservation. 7. May recommend that the City acquire property if the Commission finds that acquisition by the City is the only means by which to preserve the property. 8. May advise the Council on matters relating to historic preservation. 9. For an object that is not permanently affixed to land, may recommend that Council confer special historic designation, and 10. Shall perform other duties as prescribed by the Code of the City of Austin or other ordinance. Annual Review and Work Plan – Historic Landmark Commission Year 2021-2022 Page 2 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. 1. The Commission references several surveys in evaluating historical significance for historic-age properties subject to applications for demolition and relocation permits, as well as building permits in National Register districts. These include the East Austin Historic Resources Survey (2016), the Old Austin Neighborhood Association / West Downtown survey (2020), and the North Central Austin survey (2021), among others. A survey of Downtown Austin is anticipated to be completed in fiscal year 2022-23. 2. The Commission recommended new citywide Historic Design Standards as an essential resource for property owners and professionals that increases equity in City processes in fiscal year 2020-21. Action by City Council—the final step in formal adoption—as of this fiscal year, the adoption is still pending the …
A.2.b - 1122 Colorado St - Westgate Tower - OANA public comment — original pdf
604 West 11th Street Austin, TX 78701 www.originalaustin.org 5 July 2022 C14H-2022-0073; RE: Letter of Support for Westgate Tower, 1122 Colorado Street zoning change request from CBD to CBD-H City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission Austin, Texas Dear City of Austin: This letter is submitted on behalf of the Old Austin Neighborhood Association ("OANA") regarding the proposed designation of Westgate Tower at 1122 Colorado, Austin, Texas, as an Austin City Landmark. Westgate Tower was designed in 1962, completed in 1966, by noted Modernist architect, Edward Durell Stone. The property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places (NR, 2010) and designated a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark (RTHL, 2012). Sincerely, Ted Siff, President Board of Directors Ted Siff, President Perry Lorenz Austin Stowell Blake Tollett, Secretary Ray Canfield, Treasurer Katie Jackson Charles Peveto Diana Zuniga Michael Portman Perry Horton Chris Riley
B.8.5 - 510 Baylor St - Raymond-Morley - late backup — original pdf
DATES OF ALTERATIONS GABLED BAY ADDITION, FIREPLACES, AND ROOM SEPERATIONS LATER MORLEY RENOVATIONS - ENCLOSED REAR PORCH 1874-1877 ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION 1876-1893 INTERNAL STAIR 1900 CORA MORLEY RENOVATIONS - 1920s 1929-1973 EARLY LUCIELLE MORLEY RENOVATIONS - CONVERT HOME TO APARTMENTS. ENCLOSED BREEZE-WAY BETWEEN HOUSE AND SERVANTS QUARTERS LATER LUCIELLE MORLEY RENOVATIONS - 1929-1973 ADDITION TO CONNECT ENCLOSED BREEZE-WAY TO REST OF HOME 1973-PRESENT REPLACEMENT OF GUARDRAILS 2022 PROPOSED ADDITION - RECONSTRUCT AND EXPAND DETERIORATED LATER LUCIELLE ADDITION FOR ACCESSIBLE RESTROOM LEVEL 2 GROUND LEVEL
C.13.a - 1616 Northumberland Dr - public comment — original pdf
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C.7.a - 2107 Brackenridge St - public comment — original pdf
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D.3.a - 1601 Cedar Ave - public comment — original pdf
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D.3.b - 1601 Cedar Ave - public comment — original pdf
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2.B - Briefing on equity-based historic preservation plan — original pdf
EQUITY-BASED PRESERVATION PLAN Historic Landmark Commission briefing—July 6, 2022 GOAL Replace Austin’s 1981 preservation plan with an inclusive, equity-focused, and community- oriented process and outcome GOAL • How can we better recognize, preserve, and share important places and stories? • How can preservation policies and tools address essential issues like sustainability, affordability, and displacement? • How can citizens co-create preservation policies? ) t h g i r ( l i i n o s u c n I l a c o S d n a n o i t a v r e s e r P , ) r e t n e c d n a t f e l ( n i t s u A f o y t i C / r i a h C n e p O : s e g a m I COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS Professional facilitator Icons from the Noun Project: Community by Gan Khoon Lay, focus group by mikicon, committee by Adrien Coquet COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS 26 community members 19 ZIP codes 13 members opting into compensation AUSTIN WORKING GROUP COMMUNITY-BASED PROCESS ! Affordable housing advocate ! Archaeologist ! Architect ! Attorney ! Business owner ! City board or commission ! Community member ! Contractor ! Developer Economic development organization (withdrew) ! Educational institution ! Engineer ! Heritage organization Heritage tourism professional (withdrew) ! Historic property owner ! Historical commission (City, County, State) Landscape architect (withdrew) ! Neighborhood association ! Preservation organization ! Preservation consultant ! Religious institution ! Social justice organization ! Urban planner/planning organization • 170 responses to community heritage survey • 19 people in 3 community focus groups COMMUNITY-BASED VISION Historic preservation in Austin actively engages communities in protecting and sharing important places and stories. Preservation uses the past to create a shared sense of belonging and to shape an equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and economically vital future for all. CRITERIA FOR SUCCESS Yes / No - 0 + No / Neutral Yes / harms benefits CENTERING EQUITY Does the proposed recommendation… 1. Reinforce the plan’s vision? If Yes, does the proposed recommendation… 2. Respect community-based knowledge? Is it based on community-identified needs and input? 3. Increase equitable access to information about historic preservation and equip people to take action? Is it clear to people without previous preservation experience? 4. Recognize and honor the cultures, historic assets, traditions, and stories of historically underrepresented communities in …
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20220706-003: Mercedes Benz South Austin SP-2021-0127C — original pdf
1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MOTION 20220706-003 Date: July 6, 2022 Subject: Mercedes Benz South Austin (SP-2021-0127C) Motion by: Jennifer L. Bristol RATIONALE: Seconded by: Pam Thompson WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting a variance from LDC 25- 8-261 to allow a private driveway access point to the site through a Critical Water Quality Zone buffer. WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in the Onion Creek, Suburban Watershed, and the Desired Development Zone; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes having determined the required Findings of Fact have been met that Staff recommends this variance with the following conditions. THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following: Staff Conditions: 1. Increase Critical Water Quality Zone buffer averaged area to enhance overall preservation. 2. Revegetate throughout the entire Critical Water Quality Zone within the property thus maintaining the existing channel. 3. Add tree plantings in the vehicle storage lot islands. and the following Environmental Commission Conditions: 1. VOTE 9-0 Include water quality measures, including a raingarden and water quality pond. For: Bedford, Qureshi, Schott, Thompson, Barrett Bixler, Nickells, Bristol, Aguirre, and Brimer Against: None Abstain: None Recuse: None Absent: Schiera and Ramberg Approved By: Perry Bedford, Environmental Commission Vice Chair 2